To further the “Sense of Place” goal, the Department of Urban Planning and Redevelopment prepared a Community Design Guidebook, with local architect Anthony Abbate. The Guidebook will be utilized as the County redevelops to accommodate the anticipated future population and will address: creation of a more pedestrian/transit friendly environment; making Broward County one of the nation’s most visually attractive counties; providing for a mix of uses and housing types, and enhancing redevelopment and economic opportunity. Municipal demonstration projects to implement the guidelines are also a part of the program.

The Design Arts Grant Program assists partnerships of governmental entities and/or a not-for-profit organization or organizations (neighborhood association, historical organization, garden clubs, civic organizations, etc.) to work in concert in improving or upgrading the aesthetics of the physical environment in Broward County.

The purpose of this program is to provide financial support for the preservation and rehabilitation of historical and archaeological sites of local, state or national significance within Broward County. Final award of all grants will be made by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners upon the review and recommendation of the Historical Commission.

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The LEED™ Green Building Rating System is a comprehensive, voluntary design and assessment tool that helps architecture, engineering and construction professionals improve building efficiency, and measure the sustainability of their projects.

LEED projects, in addition to helping sustain the natural environment, are eligible for recognition by certification through the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Broward County currently has several projects under development which will be LEED-Certified upon completion.

The Naturescape Broward Program seeks to promote environmental stewardship through the creation of Florida-friendly landscapes that conserve water, protect water quality and create wildlife habitat. This is accomplished by certifying Naturescape sanctuaries throughout Broward County. Every home, school and business is invited to become a certified Naturescape. As these areas populate the map, we see greenways forming which help support our native and migratory wildlife populations.

Public Art and Design Partnership Program

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The Broward Cultural Division Public Art & Design Program allows for art acquisition in county facilities. The program also has a provision for public-private partnerships. Pooled funds may be used as seed money for artists’ fees to initiate partnerships with private and other public entities to provide public art and aesthetic enhancements in Broward County.

The Redevelopment Capital Program (RCP) is a funding mechanism for Broward County’s participation in municipal and unincorporated area redevelopment activities. The County will examine the proposed redevelopment project or activity to determine the extent to which it achieves the County’s funding criteria. Applicants for funding through the RCP may be a municipality, a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or the County.